5 Creative Confidence Boosters to Try at Your Summer Camp

Simple, Fun Activities That Help Girls Shine from the Inside Out

Summer camp is all about adventure, laughter, and memories—but it’s also a golden opportunity to plant seeds of self-confidence that last far beyond the season. Whether you’re running a weeklong program, a day camp, or a few themed workshops, weaving in creative confidence-building moments helps girls feel proud of who they are and excited about who they’re becoming.

These five confidence boosters are easy to lead, fun to do, and powerful in the way they help girls feel seen, celebrated, and strong.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Confidence grows when girls feel safe, included, and encouraged

• Creative, hands-on activities make confidence-building fun and memorable

• You don’t need anything fancy—just a little space, some supplies, and a lot of heart

• Helping girls connect with their strengths sets the stage for lifelong self-belief

1. Confidence Crown Creations

Give each girl a paper crown and invite her to decorate it with words, symbols, or drawings that represent what makes her strong. Encourage her to write affirmations like “I am brave,” “I am unique,” or “I can do hard things.” Once finished, girls can wear their crowns during camp-wide activities or a special confidence celebration.

Bonus: Have a mini runway walk where each girl gets a cheer from the group while showing off her crown.

2. Brave Girl Bingo

Create bingo cards filled with mini confidence-building challenges like:

• Share a kind word with someone new

• Try something you’ve never done before

• Speak in front of the group

• Say something kind to yourself
  As girls complete the squares, they mark them off. Celebrate when they get a full row—or just for being brave enough to try. This activity turns personal growth into a playful challenge.

3. DIY Affirmation Station

Set up a simple station with cardstock, markers, stickers, washi tape, and magazines. Have girls create a set of personal affirmation cards with words or phrases that inspire them. They can use these cards as bookmarks, locker decorations, or keep them in their journal as a go-to confidence boost.

Prompt ideas: What do you need to hear today? What do you believe about yourself that makes you proud?

4. Compliment Confetti Wall

Each day, invite girls to write anonymous compliments or kind messages on colorful sticky notes and post them to a shared wall or bulletin board. Girls can read them throughout the week—or take a few home. This activity encourages peer support, emotional safety, and the joy of lifting each other up.

By the end of camp, the wall becomes a visual celebration of kindness and confidence.

5. “I Did That!” Reflection Rocks

At the end of each day, have girls paint or decorate a small rock with a word or phrase that represents something they’re proud of. It could be “included someone,” “spoke up,” or “tried something new.” Collect the rocks in a bowl or display them as a reminder that bravery doesn’t have to be big—it just has to be real.

This ritual helps girls reflect, celebrate, and carry their growth forward.

Ready to lead your most joyful, empowering camp ever? The Summer Workshop Kit: 4 Confidence-Boosting Workshops to Help Girls Shine All Summer Long gives you everything you need to make it happen with ease and heart. Inside you’ll find ready-to-use activities, journaling prompts, creative projects, and connection-building tools designed to help girls grow their confidence while having so much fun.

You’ve got this—and your campers are so lucky to have a leader like you cheering them on. Let me know which activity they loved most—I’d love to celebrate with you!

-Kate